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Cabo to La Cruz - Our longest passage so far (December 2024)
27 January 2025 · 20 min · 1K views
What this video covers
A 294-nautical-mile passage from Cabo San Lucas to La Cruz de Huanacaxtle across the Sea of Cortez requires careful route planning to mitigate rough conditions.0:11 After a three-day weather delay in Cabo, the crew of the sailboat *Keeldragger* departed for a fuel stop in San Jose del Cabo before heading southeast.1:03 To avoid a high-seas weather advisory, the crew initially steered due south to utilize the Baja Peninsula as a wind and sea buffer before turning toward Banderas Bay.2:31 The transit involved motor-sailing in light winds and 6-foot, 8-second beam waves, which caused an uncomfortable, bouncy motion.5:10 By maintaining a double-reefed main and staying south of the forecast advisory area, the crew successfully smoothed the ride as they progressed.6:32 The final approach passed the Marietas Islands, arriving in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle with sufficient daylight to anchor in 18 feet of water.16:22 Strategic routing along the coast effectively minimized exposure to adverse sea states during the crossing.
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